Welcome to Steemit pawsitivepup! That painting is amazing - I just can't get over how good it is. Whoever let you believe that you were not good enough was wrong to do it. I hope this platform allows you to do more of it. I am a new member in The Writer's Block, too, so I hope to see more of you over there.

I have a question about one of the photos you posted - in the first New Zealand picture - where are the pink/purple colors coming from?

Anyway - welcome and I hope to see more of you!